{"product_id":"pair-of-english-regency-mahogany-side-chairs-with-carved-swan-splats-circa-1820","title":"Pair of English Regency Mahogany Side Chairs with Carved Swan Splats, Circa 1820","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003eA refined pair of English Regency side chairs, crafted in figured mahogany and dating to circa 1820. Each chair features a gently bowed crest rail above a distinctive carved splat of opposing swans flanking a stylized shell—an elegant and recognizable motif of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eThe frames are well-proportioned, with slender supports and characteristic saber rear legs, giving the pair a light, architectural presence. The crest rails retain their original mahogany veneer with rich figuring, now softly mellowed with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003eRecently reupholstered in a clean, neutral textile, the seats provide a tailored contrast to the warmth of the wood, allowing the carved detail to read clearly while making the chairs immediately usable within both traditional and transitional interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003eA balanced and authentic Regency pair—decorative without excess, and increasingly difficult to find in matched condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1vs42hk\" data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"100\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"100\"\u003eMeasurements \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"672\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lbfzxz\" data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"147\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"119\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19.5ʺ W × 18ʺ D × 35.5ʺ H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rxx4ty\" data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"172\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"172\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"166\"\u003eSeat Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20ʺ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g3kd65\" data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"197\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"197\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"187\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nd6ium\" data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"227\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"227\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"209\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1820–1830\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lkh1q8\" data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"274\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"274\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"243\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mahogany with figured veneer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w5wz70\" data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"330\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"330\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"292\"\u003eUpholstery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Newly upholstered in neutral fabric\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sohcjb\" data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"399\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"399\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"350\"\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional joinery with early corner blocking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4ddpdx\" data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"672\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"419\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"417\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"672\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12zzsat\" data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"455\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"455\"\u003eStructurally sound and stable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kg4qyr\" data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"500\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"500\"\u003eLight surface wear consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"czahhh\" data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"578\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"578\"\u003eMinor, stable veneer rippling to crest rail (does not affect integrity)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18d4wx3\" data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"672\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eHistoric evidence of inactive woodworm visible to interior frame, typical of the period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2697\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"xt60t7\" data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2725\"\u003e📚 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2705\" data-end=\"2725\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"3177\"\u003eThe carved swan splat is a classic Regency device, derived from earlier neoclassical ornament but interpreted with a distinctly British softness. While American Empire chairs often rely on heavier proportions and more rigid geometry, English Regency examples—such as this pair—favor movement, curvature, and a lighter visual footprint. Surviving sets with this level of carving and proportion are increasingly scarce, particularly in usable condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3179\" data-end=\"3182\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"xyhzzc\" data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3218\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3187\" data-end=\"3218\"\u003eThe Principal’s Perspective\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3692\"\u003eThis is a disciplined acquisition at the intersection of design and investment. Early 19th-century English seating continues to be undervalued relative to continental counterparts, yet offers stronger long-term stability due to craftsmanship, material quality, and historical clarity. As decorator demand shifts toward authentic period pieces with sculptural detail, pairs like this—intact, legible, and ready for use—present a compelling entry point with upward potential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"June Hastings Collections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45825814757549,"sku":null,"price":2400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/7038\/3277\/files\/PairRegencyswanchairs1.png?v=1773764234","url":"https:\/\/junehastingscollections.com\/products\/pair-of-english-regency-mahogany-side-chairs-with-carved-swan-splats-circa-1820","provider":"June Hastings Collections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}